The Secret of University of Santo Tomas

University of Santo Tomas was one of the oldest universities in the Philippines. Even our national hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal studied here.

The university is a private, Roman Catholic, teaching and research university run by the Order of Preachers in Manila. Founded on 28 April 1611 by archbishop of Manila Miguel de Benavides, it has the oldest extant university charter in the Philippines and in Asia and is one of the world's largest Catholic universities in terms of enrollment found on one campus.

"beneath it was something, hidden for almost nine millenniums, waiting for something..." There's a popular myth in the Philippines that the University of Santo Tomas was hiding something beneath it. It was said that there is a secret underground passageway beneath it and it also hides plenty of secret doorways. They said, that it was St. Thomas Aquinas who planned and wrote the testament order to be given to the Dominican priests to build that kind of passages. It was said, that from the Arc of the centuries towards the Main building, you will see unexplainable languages, words, and symbols being etched at the side of the hallway. And that's true! I've seen those prints because I'm a student of this university. Although three of these secret doorways has been revealed, there is no passageway that we could find directing us into the main underground passageway. We are wondering if this is only a myth or reality. And we are thinking, if we could crack the codes etched through the hallway, maybe it can lead us through the secret underground passageway where secrets are meant to be secrets forever. The big question is... Why does St. Thomas needs to order those Dominican priests to build this kind of passageway? What's inside this passageway, and what does it contains? How come that this passageway has been able to be kept for almost nine millenniums without the knowledge of our fellow university men? What does the codes mean? Does the positioning of the University or the above photo of the university can give us hints? Does the Quadricentennial square of this university and its 'arc of the century' have a relationship to this so called "myth"? I'm just wondering because I'm a student of this university...

Being the oldest university in Asia, it is possible that such school may hide some door ways beneath its buildings.

I didn't know about this urban legend, so I have nothing to comment about it. I still find some information that can explain this.

Source:
http://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=160579
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Santo_Tomas

For Father's Day

                                     Midnight Caller

I came to see you tonight, dad. I wanted to come after dark, in the small hours, when the rest of the world is asleep. I wanted it to be just you and me.

I climbed over the gates by the bus stop and found my way through the maze of footpaths and lawns by moonlight. Three rows up from the big white stone angel. Six plots along from the footpath and here you are.

Mum chose the wording on your headstone.

To be remembered in our hearts is not to die.

I suppose that's profound enough to satisfy both believers and atheists. What were you, dad? I never got round to asking did I?

I think you must be pleased with our choice. Just plain black marble with gold lettering. No fancy shapes. Just rectangular with a bevelled edge.

It's strange. You only notice all the other graves when you're trying not to stumble into them in the dark. I didn't realise there were so many to choose from. Arched, pointed arch, Gothic, with cross, without cross, plain cross, Celtic cross, praying angel, weeping angel. Who thinks them all up?

I noticed there were no flowers. Usually there are several bunches and wreaths lying around. People bring them on birthdays and anniversaries don't they? But there are none here now. Maybe the cemetery staff have cleared them up. Or maybe no-one cares.

And the inscriptions. I didn't stop to read any but there must be a lucrative business writing those.

So where was I? Oh yes. How does that poem go? I can't remember who wrote it.

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.

Well, I am standing at your grave, dad, and I am weeping. And I just wanted to say.
                                         I love You.

Recognize the Origins of Asthma in Humans

Commonly known as another name of shortness of breath, asthma was derived from the word 'asthma' which meant it was hard to breathe. You certainly are familiar with the name of the disease. Asthma usually occurs in children, but adults are also not uncommon for this disease.

With symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath or wheezing sound to the more commonly known as 'asthma' is certainly quite excruciating. Do you know if it's the cause of asthma? Asthma is caused by narrowing of the airways. Typically, this occurs because of excess activity that produces a specific stimulus and consequently blood vessels become inflamed and narrowed. Naturally, because of this, the air is supposed to carry oxygen to the lungs and chest cavity becomes obstructed.

According to a source of data and Lung Association in America, one in three people with asthma are those aged under 18 years. Normally, the main cause of this disease is an allergy, ranging from dust to pollen.

Even a study carried out in America and Europe are summarized in the book "American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine 'revealed when one parent has asthma, chances are the child will also be at risk for asthma 3 times.

People with asthma have airways that is super sensitive than those who do not. Therefore, special care is needed for those of you who have asthma. Indeed, there is no medicine that can relieve asthma as a whole, but there are also some medications that are recommended to be consumed if you have asthma. Usually, people with asthma will be identical with the inhaler.

Although known as a chronic disease like diabetes and high blood pressure, asthma can be prevented by regulating the pattern of a balanced lifestyle and healthy. Ranging from diet, exercise, self-monitoring habits until the weather changes you have noticed. You also have to get used to living clean in order to avoid the vulnerability of developing allergies. If you get asthma because of heredity, of course you have to 'clever' to prevent relapse.

SO MUCH FAIL

In a nice change pace regarding my normal blog post topic of unemployment, today I feel the need to rant about my hatred of and bad luck with technology.

Yes...today I spilled an entire mug of chai all over my undeserving laptop. I immediately knew what to do. Why? BECAUSE I DID ALMOST THE EXACT SAME FUCKING THING TWO WEEKS AGO.

So now my laptop is in pieces, drying out on my windshield in the sun.

::groan::

Is it Friday yet?

Health Benefits of Raisins For Human Body

Raisins are dried grapes and used to mix cake, cooking, or as a snack. Raisins can be made ​​from a variety of different grape varieties colors and sizes. Some are made from green grapes, black grapes, blue grapes, grape purple, even yellow wine.

Dried by first seeded, making raisins apparently takes quite a long time. Generally, the quality will be dried raisins traditionally with solar energy. The result is a yellowish color or black and shiny with a dry skin but the flesh is half wet in it.

Speaking of nutrition, when processed into raisins, the dried grapes which are still rich in essential nutrients. In it, contains carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, and B9, choline, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, and Zind fluoride.

So, with all these contents are raisins for health benefits? Quoted from Boldsky, following a variety of health benefits of raisins:

Taking care of teeth

Raisins contain oleanolic acid that can protect teeth from loss and damage. In addition, these substances also prevent bacteria from growing in the mouth, where bacteria commonly cause mouth odor and gingivitis.

Helps relieve constipation

Constipation problem usually experienced as less fiber body. While raisin itself is a fiber-rich snack, thus effectively helping to overcome constipation and facilitate digestion.

Anemia

Because of iron and vitamin B complex is complete, then the raisins can help increase the amount of blood in the body. So the body does not get anemic.

Preventing cancer

Are polyphenolic, antioxidant substances contained in raisins, and worked as catechins that fight cancer-causing free radicals. Especially raisins may help prevent colon cancer is often threatened by digestion.

Eyecare

Phytonutrients and antioxidants contained in raisins good for eye care. Prevent damage to the eye caused by free radicals.

Strong bones

Raisins are also a food that is rich in iron and calcium. Served healthy and rewarding keep your bones stay strong. Women who experience menopause generally lack calcium and risk of developing osteoporosis, they are advised to consume the dried fruit.

To overcome erectile dysfunction

Men should also know eating raisins. Is the content of arginine, a type of amino acid that is contained in raisins and help increase libido. Arginine will help overcome erectile dysfunction.

Detox belly

Generally when flatulence and stomach indicate foul smell is in dirty condition. Well, it's time consuming raisins are rich in fiber and able to be digested properly by the body. The fiber also and cleanses the digestive organs by removing toxins and substances that the body is not required.

Easy Diet for Each Blood Type

Most of you may not know exactly what it is the blood type diet, but some of them have felt the benefits of the blood type diet.

Structurally, it turns blood type can help choose certain foods. The goal is to fit required. This diet was first introduced by Dr.. Peter d'Adamo a practitioner of naturopathy. Since he introduced the blood type diet, have a lot of artists who apply them in everyday life. Like Kate Winslet for example, he admitted quite satisfied with the results of the blood type diet.

Also curious how the blood type diet? Quoting Dr. Peter d'Adamo of Boldsky, here are some quick tips blood type diet.

Diet for blood type O:
Those who have blood type O are eating everything. They recommended mainly consume non-vegetarian menu. They may eat all kinds of meat ranging menu of red meat and poultry, as well as chicken. Protein is the major source of nutrients owner blood group O.
For the vegetable menu also no restrictions vegetables should not be eaten. But the greens need to be prioritized.
We recommend the blood type O is also not overly sweet eating fat burning because the metabolism is quite slow.

Diet for blood type A:
No diet program that will work for blood type A if he was in a state of stress. For that Person A is required to cope with stress before the diet.
Because metabolism is low enough, A advised not to consume red meat. Red meat will only increase the amount of cholesterol in the blood. Dishes should be consumed are fish, fisheries, and other sources of protein extracted from the nuts.

Diet for blood group B:
B blood type is the universal blood type and is not too fussy about food. They may eat anything because it does not include many rare blood type restrictions. Even so, it is recommended that blood type B is not eating poultry. Good source of protein to replace the other menu such as dairy products.
Diet for blood type AB:
Well, the blood type is AB blood type most affected by the sap of blood group A and blood group B. The reason, they are advised not to eat red meat, dairy products, and limiting consumption of carbohydrates.
Blood type AB is allowed to eat poultry and a variety of vegetables, only to be completely refine carbohydrates into the body.
By running the program according to the blood type diet and choosing nutrient intake into the body, then the body will be healthier and the weight will be balanced and controlled.

Chasing Skulls in Hogsmeade

Last week I went to Orlando.   I am not a Disney girl.  In fact, Disney is a special kind of hell to me.  My favorite part of Orlando is Universal Studios.  I love Harry Potter.  Any children's book that places the central characters in a haunted castle has a special place in my heart.  Seeing Universal's Hogwarts and Hogsmeade was a delight for me.  This delight was made even more special by the number of skeletons and skulls that hung in every corner of this dark, wizarding world.  I didn't find ghosts, but  I was able to bring home one skull for my skull collection.